Atchisons

Australian investors are looking past the allure of franking credits and moving towards more unbiased diversification, with ETFs providing a cheap, liquid and highly available access point.

The benefits of alternative investments are clear, but rapid growth in the product set has made the optimal use of alternatives in portfolios unclear. As markets reach all-time highs, it may be time to re-think how we treat the asset class.

Both in the US and at home, the model portfolio market has matured to the point where most advice firms running managed accounts are in the frame to use customised options.